Is there any version of Canelo that could beat Thomas Hearns?

Yeah, with Hearns it was always either you, or him. He did get rattled and dropped vs Freddy Delgado, but he was pretty shot by then. Hearns had that power and pedigree, but you got that feeling he could be hurt against the beastly types. I remember the suspense going into the Roldan fight. It was a real dangerous fight for Hearns since Roldan was so quick, awkward and powerful.

 

Hearns would have the greatest jab and greatest reach Canelo has ever seen. Canelo probably gets stopped at 154/155, 160 he was more sturdier but still lacked a gas tank, he either gets stopped or wide UD. Above 160 it's interesting, Hearns was more proven than Canelo at 175 vs prime champions in the middle of their reigns, it's arguable Hearns hae a better resume at 168 as well if he got the nod against Leonard. It's a weird fight that can happen in a multitude of weight classes/catch weights. Hearns has many ways to win while Canelos only chance is to catch Hearns with a perfect counter while going to war with him and that's just not really Canelos style.

 

Tommy punched far harder than Bivol does at 175, compare the punches Bivol landed on Canelo to the punches that destroye Andries and Tommy had a far better jab than Floyd, he threw it more, it was much longer than Floyd`s jab and he used it to out-point Benitez.

 

Hearns got robbed in the 2nd Leonard fight, but what a great fight it was. Talk about a big drama show, wow, I was hoarse the next day.

 

Tommy would punish Canelo at 154 and 175. Canelo has better chances at 160 and 168.